Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray California (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $179, against $390 for the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno — a $211 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Helgray California (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40.00mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno or the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Helgray California (Refurbished).

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno run compared to the Helgray California (Refurbished)?

The Borealis Watch Co. Neptuno runs a automatic caliber (NH38), while the Helgray California (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap).

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. NeptunovsHelgray California (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Borealis Watch Co.Neptuno

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MSRP $390

Helgray California (Refurbished)

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MSRP $179

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Neptuno40.00mm

California (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

Neptuno40h

California (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Neptuno300m

California (Refurbished)50m

MSRP

Neptuno$390

California (Refurbished)$179

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH38

Swiss-Made Ronda 6004.B Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$390

$179

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